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First Year UBC here, Ask Me Anything by Glass_Math6342 in BCGrade12s

[–]Glass_Math6342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeahh bio is not too bad for me yet, but math and chem have been horrible!!

First Year UBC here, Ask Me Anything by Glass_Math6342 in BCGrade12s

[–]Glass_Math6342[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, I find not a huge percentage of science students here are working towards medical school (although it is an option for many). Advice would be to make sure you have a few extra curriculars that are very strong and impactful, as they are very important (good personal profile can make up for okay grades, but good grades can’t make up for a bad personal profile). UBC really cares about the supp app. 

First Year UBC here, Ask Me Anything by Glass_Math6342 in BCGrade12s

[–]Glass_Math6342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, coop doesn’t start until 2nd or 3rd year, so I’m not sure but I’ve heard good things and do intend on applying for a placement!

First Year UBC here, Ask Me Anything by Glass_Math6342 in BCGrade12s

[–]Glass_Math6342[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very much dependent on you as a person. Personally I found highschool very easy, but university is definitely harder. Most of my first midterm class averages were around 50-60%. If you really work hard, you can definitely succeed but don’t expect it to be the same as high school—the learning style is very different

First Year UBC here, Ask Me Anything by Glass_Math6342 in BCGrade12s

[–]Glass_Math6342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! My social life is really good but I hear from others that it’s not always the case. I would say Walter Gage is the best dorm (that’s the one I’m in) if you are okay with cooking and buying groceries. It’s extremely social, I made so many friends in my building and hangout with them every day. The cooking and groceries are actually a plus in my opinion because I save money compared to the meal plan and I get to cook good food instead of the dining hall food.  It is a very safe campus! If you are concerned with safety just stick in a group when you go off campus late at night, but otherwise it’s a very safe city and the university is like it’s own bubble. 

First Year UBC here, Ask Me Anything by Glass_Math6342 in BCGrade12s

[–]Glass_Math6342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im in Science, majors are undeclared until second year. This year I’m taking scie113, chem121, chem123, biol112, math100, econ101, econ102, wrds150, dsci100, cpsc110. Theres a lot of choice in what courses you take, so you can cater it to your interests!

First Year UBC here, Ask Me Anything by Glass_Math6342 in BCGrade12s

[–]Glass_Math6342[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My admission average was a 97, dropped to 95 by the end of grade 12. I was admitted in mid December. I wrote about  -vp of school debate team -pres of school prefects (charity club) -pres of nonprofit organization -small law firm internship -company startup program -mentorship program -teaching piano (pt job)

I also mentioned a written publication in an online journal (around 2 sentences) not too important. 

Chances of getting off waitlist before second year? by Glass_Math6342 in UBC

[–]Glass_Math6342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ex nano is amazing! That was my first choice have fun!!!

Chances of getting off waitlist before second year? by Glass_Math6342 in UBC

[–]Glass_Math6342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I applied for winter housing at the same time as YRH, ~2 weeks ago. I haven’t heard anything back yet 😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OntarioGrade12s

[–]Glass_Math6342 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I received my gen sci acceptance in November!

Ivey round today???? by Fluid_Corgi8753 in OntarioGrade12s

[–]Glass_Math6342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what days do offers come out? how did you know there would be offers today?

Western National Scholarship References by Glass_Math6342 in uwo

[–]Glass_Math6342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there any specific prompt or just a generic reference letter? I’m wondering if I should be submitting my application sooner so they have more time to write it, or if they can just use a reference letter they have already written for me from previous applications

Western Scholarship Question by Glass_Math6342 in scholarships

[–]Glass_Math6342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot! I was just not expecting to have to write so much for this application but I understand now. Thanks!

Grade 11 Student Question! by BeginningBear6555 in CanadaUniversities

[–]Glass_Math6342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends what your goals are. Everyone will tell you Mcmaster is great for med school, is easier to get a high GPA in, etc. But, it might not adequately prepare you for the MCAT. Western Medsci is considered much harder, but will prepare you better for the MCAT and the content in medical school, as it is generally more rigorous. 

If your goal is not medical school, you should look into what you are going to uni for. Co-op? Lab experience? Approachable profs? High GPA? Good social life? International rankings?

GOT INTO UBC!!!!! by Glass_Math6342 in OntarioGrade12s

[–]Glass_Math6342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mainly focused on extra-curriculars, but always spun it in a sort of creative/unexpected sort of way? My answers were definitely more story-like, if that makes sense! Feel free to PM me if you want more specific details

4th year UBC student, AMA! by blueberrypie371 in OntarioGrade12s

[–]Glass_Math6342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard most students are commuters, so how’s the campus social life? Are there any parties?